The invention relates to a method for separating and recovering multiple metals from clay type
lithium ore pickle liquor, and belongs to the technical field of comprehensive utilization of clay type
lithium ores. According to the method,
potassium hydroxide is added into the clay type
lithium ore pickle liquor to precisely regulate the pH value of a
system to 1.0-3.0, and then
precipitation is induced, so that a lithium-rich solution and
alunite residues are obtained. And the obtained lithium-rich solution is subjected to concentration and lithium
precipitation, and a high-purity
lithium carbonate product is obtained. The obtained
alunite slag is subjected to controllable
pyrolysis, a
pyrolysis product is obtained,
sulfur-containing
flue gas is recycled for acid making, and
sulfuric acid can be returned to treat clay type lithium ore. The
pyrolysis product is subjected to water leaching, and after water leaching is completed, a
potassium-rich solution and an aluminum
oxide product are obtained through liquid-
solid separation. And concentrating and crystallizing the
potassium-rich solution to obtain a
potassium sulfate product. Through comparison, it is found that comprehensive treatment of the clay type lithium ore pickle liquor is not involved in the prior art, the method for separating and recovering multiple metals from the clay type lithium ore pickle liquor is provided, efficient separation and comprehensive
recovery of lithium, aluminum and potassium can be achieved, the resource value and
economic benefits are remarkably improved, and the method is suitable for industrial production. And a new path with a great prospect is opened up for high-value utilization of the clay type lithium ore.